What is the actual value of patents? Inventors and companies invest millions in obtaining patents, believing they are valuable assets. Yet, their true worth is rarely quantified—except when litigation or licensing negotiations force the issue. But understanding how patents are valued is crucial long before that moment arrives.
For this episode of Clause 8, Eli Mazour brings together three of the most interesting and insightful experts in the patent valuation space: Alejandra Loaiza Delgado, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Econ Edge; Michal Malkiewicz, Vice President at Charles River Associates; and Mike Pellegrino, President and Founder of Pellegrino & Associates.
These experts are at the center of the most high-stakes IP disputes, including battles over the value of standard essential patents, cases involving government agencies, and even Hollywood celebrities.
Throughout this discussion, you’ll notice that despite their different experiences and perspectives, they share one goal: getting to the truth.
Tune in to hear more including:
How helping a tax attorney figure out the value of software for a Sony manufacturing operation in Terre Haute, Indiana led Mike Pellegrino to dealing with patents
Michal’s foray into the patent world thanks to Judge Richard Posner’s interest in disrupting how intangible assets, like patents, are valued and Posner’s disagreements with Judge James F. Holderman
Alejandra’s focus and approach being shaped by working on SEP/FRAND matters, including FTC v. Qualcomm & the Qualcomm class action lawsuit
Role of patent valuation experts in developing a case through discovery or figuring out if there isn’t one
How valuation experts are chosen & importance of protecting reputations
Relying on data - including licensing agreements, various statistical models, and surveys to determine the true value of patents
Complexities in SEP Valuation: How standard essential patents (SEPs) play a pivotal role in sectors like telecommunications, requiring careful unpacking of licenses to establish FRAND and apportionment
Evolving Valuation Approaches: Different contexts demand varied strategies in appraising patents, emphasizing the non-linear nature of valuation and licensing frameworks
Future Trends: as industries like automotive embrace technology, the current models for patent valuation and licensing may see significant transformations, akin to the telecom industry’s evolution
How to value moving from a twice daily pill to a once daily pill
Thanks for listening,
The Clause 8 Team
